Dresses Client with Affected (Weak) Right Arm

What is the first step in dressing client with affected (weak) right arm?

Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

After explaining procedure, what is the next step (2)?

Provide privacy with a curtain, screen, or door

After providing privacy, what is the next step (3)?

Ask which shirt client would like to wear and dresses client in shirt of choice

After shirt is chosen, what is the next step (4)?

Ensure client's chest is covered (with blanket) to avoid overexposure

After ensuring client is covered, what is the next step (5)?

Removed gown from, left (unaffected) side first, then removes gown from the right (affected) side

After removing gown, what is the next step (6)?

Dispose of gown into soiled linen container

After disposing of gown, what is the next step (7 & 8)?

Assists to put the right (affected) arm through the right sleeve of the shirt before placing garment on left (unaffected) arm; While putting on shirt, moves body gently and naturally, avoiding force and overextension of limbs and joints

After putting on shirt, what is the next step (9)?

Finishes with clothing in place

After clothing is in place, what is the next step (10)?

Signaling device within reach and bed is in low position

After placing signaling device within reach and bed is in low position, what is the next step (11)?

Washes hands